Database Management
Curriculum Description
The Database Management curriculum prepares graduates for employment with organizations that use database management system software to process, manage and communicate information. Additionally, the curriculum provides the student with a foundation to begin professional certification with Microsoft or ORACLE database programs.
Course work includes terminology and design, database administration, backup and recovery, performance and tuning, database programming and tools and related topics. Studies will provide an opportunity for students to implement, support and manage industry standard database systems.
Graduates should qualify for a wide variety of database and computer related entry-level positions that provide opportunities for advancement with increasing experience and ongoing training.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
A25150
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POS Approved: Fall 2008
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select one: | |||||
| Introduction to Computers | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Basic PC Literacy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| ENG 111 | Expository Writing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| DBA 110 | Database Concepts | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Mathematical Models | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Survey of Mathematics | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| College Algebra | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| NOS 110 | Operating System Concepts | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 10 | 10 | 0 | 14 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 115 | Intro to Prog & Logic | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| DBA 115 | Database Applications | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Networking Concepts | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Networking Basics | (1) | (4) | (0) | (3) | |
| ___ ___ | Operating Systems Elective | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 8 | 9 | 0 | 15 | |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select one: | |||||
| Info Sys Business Concept | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Introduction to Business | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| DBA 120 | Database Programming I | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| General Psychology | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| ___ ___ | English Option | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 11 | 2 | 0 | 12 | |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS 285 | Systems Analysis & Design | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| DBA 210 | Database Administration | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| DBA 230 | Database in Corp Environs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| DBA 240 | Database Analysis/Design | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SEC 110 | Security Concepts | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 13 | 6 | 0 | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DBA 289 | Database Project | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Database Administration Elective | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Database Programming II Elective | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Elective | ** | ** | ** | 3 |
| Total: | 5 | 8 | 0 | 12 |
Total Credit Hours: 68
Additional Information
English Option – COM 110*, COM 120*, COM 231*, ENG 114*, or ENG 115
Database Administration Elective – Select one: DBA 260, DBA 261, or DBA 263
Database Programming II Elective – Select one: DBA 220, DBA 221, or DBA 223
Elective – Select one: CTS 210, CTS 240, DBA 270, DBA 271, DBA 273, or DBA 285
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Select one: ART 111, ENG 131, ENG 231, ENG 273, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, or PHI 240. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.
Operating System Elective – Select one: NOS 120, NOS 130
**Hours vary depending on course selection.
A25150